Parenthood category features all of the articles I have written with a parenting theme. Includes single parenting, co-parenting and parenting in general.
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Fun Activity Ideas for Tweens (Ages 9-12 Years)
Read moreNow that my son is 9 years old, he’s officially joined his two older step-brothers in being a ‘Tween’. According to Healthline, age 9 to 12 is the “age where they’re leaving childhood and entering adolescence” known as the Tween years.
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Why I Struggle with World Breastfeeding Week
Read moreIt’s World Breastfeeding Week, and for nine years I’ve found this week difficult. Every time I open any social media app my feeds are swamped with photos of women breastfeeding and captions that essentially say a good mum will breastfeed no matter what.
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School Holiday Activity Ideas: Paperless Drawing with myFirst Sketch Book
Read moreThe summer holidays are officially here, and whilst ‘freedom’ has returned, I’m focusing on finding low cost, fun activities that are socially safe enough for peace of mind. Long school holidays are not ideal, as it can be tricky to find things to do that entertain kids without breaking the bank.
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The Gift of Tea: Tea Gift Sets by Victoria Mae Designs & 10% Discount Code
Read moreBritain is known as a nation of tea lovers, so what’s better than receiving it as a gift! Most of us love some form of tea, whether it’s herbal, flavoured or a strong builder’s brew.
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Giveaway: Secrets of a Fortnite Fan Book Series for Kids
Read moreMy son has become quite the gamer in the past year, and I’m sure he’s not alone! Thankfully at 9 years old he still loves reading when I can tear him away from screens, and to keep his interest up, I’ve been looking for books that spark his interest.
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Supporting Your Child’s Education with TuitionWorks
Read moreI’m looking at ways to help my son catch up on learning he’s missed after the school closures and home-schooling of this year. It’s scary to think how far behind some children have become, particularly those in their final secondary and college years.
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Read moreAccording to Mother and Baby, 1 in 5 new mums struggle with maternal mental health, and I can imagine this has risen during the pandemic. This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which was created to encourage pregnant and new mums to talk about their mental health more.
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Helping Your Child Buy Gifts for their Other Parent with Find Me A Gift
Read moreAs a single parent celebrating days for the other parent is very different compared to two-parent families. I’ve had a mixture of experiences in the nine years of my son’s life. The early years his father wasn’t in the picture for various reasons, so Father’s Day wasn’t something we celebrated initially.
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Gift Ideas for New Parents with The Baby Hamper Company
Read moreIs it just me, or are more couples getting pregnant at the moment? I guess there hasn’t been much else to do this year! If you have friends or family that are currently expecting, finding the perfect gift for them can be tricky at the moment.
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Advantages for Reading with Children
Read moreI’ve read with my son every night for the last nine years since he was a few months old. It’s being recognised that there’s so many benefits to reading with children, from improving their reading, writing, emotional intelligence and in strengthening your bond together.